ICE Plans $20M Purchase of Electric Shock Gloves Amid Detention Abuse Concerns

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced plans to spend up to $20 million on specialized gloves capable of delivering painful electric shocks, intended to compel compliance during enforcement operations. The Department of Homeland Security published a notice on Monday outlining the procurement, with delivery of an unspecified number of devices expected by March. The gloves, manufactured by Compliant Technologies LLC of Lexington, Kentucky, are described by the company as safe when properly used and effective in bringing individuals into compliance in less than three seconds. The announcement has raised concerns among critics about the potential for abuse in immigration enforcement, particularly given ongoing reports of harsh treatment in detention and deportation practices.